Phil Keating back in town, turning 40

Alert to Team Keating. The Mayor of Hottieville is coming back to Denver this weekend to celebrate his 40th birthday.

After high-profile stints at KUSA-Ch. 9 and Fox 31, Phil Keating took a job as a national correspondent with Fox News in 2004.

He’s based in South Beach Miami these days — and hitting the road to cover the presidential election.

His birthday is Friday, so expect to see his freak flag flying over various restaurants and clubs in Denver.

“I usually don’t care about birthdays,” he says. “But this is the big 4-0. The best thing about turning 40 is it’s the new 30 and I’m still feeling like I’m 29 1/2.”

He has 10 days off from work — and a one-way ticket to Denver.

“I’m going up to Vail on Saturday for the end of the season, always a lot of parties up there. Then it’s destination unknown. Maybe some South action to practice my Spanish.”

Bill Husted’s column appears Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Husted also appears Tuesdays and Fridays on “Good Day Colorado” on Fox 31. You can reach him at 303-954-1486 or at bhusted@denverpost.com.